Barrett - A very unique male name
Barrett at a glance
Barrett is ranked #170 among boy baby names in 2025, with 2,130 births in 2025. It peaked in 2025 at #170 and first appeared on the charts in 1932.
- Rank in 2025
- #170
- Births in 2025
- 2,130
- Peak year
- 2025 (#170)
- First appeared
- 1932
- Trend
- #193 in 2020 → #170 in 2025 (Rising)
- Popularity
- 1 in 688 boys
- Visitor rating
- 4.5/5 (51 recent votes)
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration · Data through 2025 · Updated 2026
With that position 1 in 688 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Barrett peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 170.
Famous with this name
Simon Barrett
Marlyne Barrett
Barrett Carnahan
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Barrett is currently topping the charts in...
Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Barrett is currently topping the baby name charts in Nebraska at position #29 - and is the least popular in New Jersey at position #663.Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Barrett is where you live.
Comment and discuss
Barrett origin and meaning
English transferred surname — origin disputed
A surname whose own origin is uncertain; proposed roots include an Old French word for a cap-maker and a Germanic word for strife
Barrett came to given-name use from the surname, following the pattern of other surname names for boys. Claims for the surname's meaning are not settled, so none should be stated as fact. As a first name it is at its highest point yet, peaking in 2025.
Origin uncertain
Barrett is a 7 letter name with 2 syllables.
To see famous people named Barrett, pop culture references for the name Barrett and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.Similar to Barrett
We've found the following names that sound similar to Barrett, sorted by popularity.
Brett / Brady / Brad / Brody / Bret / Bert / Bart / Brodie / Buford / Burt /Name statistics
Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better
understanding of how popular or unique this name is.
With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually
differ a lot from state to state.
Chart position per year (visualized)
Chart position per state (visualized)
Chart position per year (table view)
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 170 |
| 2024 | 186 |
| 2023 | 207 |
| 2022 | 208 |
| 2021 | 192 |
| 2020 | 193 |
| 2019 | 209 |
| 2018 | 213 |
| 2017 | 234 |
| 2016 | 264 |
| 2015 | 311 |
| 2014 | 341 |
| 2013 | 354 |
| 2012 | 375 |
| 2011 | 425 |
| 2010 | 533 |
| 2009 | 558 |
| 2008 | 611 |
| 2007 | 659 |
| 2006 | 757 |
| 2005 | 714 |
| 2004 | 843 |
| 2003 | 881 |
| 2002 | 1018 |
| 2001 | 915 |
| 2000 | 1050 |
| 1999 | 905 |
| 1998 | 1072 |
| 1997 | 1066 |
| 1996 | 990 |
| 1995 | 870 |
| 1994 | 972 |
| 1993 | 828 |
| 1992 | 982 |
| 1991 | 832 |
| 1990 | 703 |
| 1989 | 758 |
| 1988 | 648 |
| 1987 | 659 |
| 1986 | 651 |
| 1985 | 597 |
| 1984 | 635 |
| 1983 | 582 |
| 1982 | 546 |
| 1981 | 499 |
| 1980 | 684 |
| 1979 | 646 |
| 1978 | 733 |
| 1977 | 754 |
| 1976 | 700 |
| 1975 | 694 |
| 1974 | 804 |
| 1973 | 763 |
| 1972 | 729 |
| 1971 | 754 |
| 1970 | 872 |
| 1969 | 763 |
| 1968 | 862 |
| 1967 | 896 |
| 1966 | 964 |
| 1965 | 868 |
| 1964 | 905 |
| 1963 | 801 |
| 1962 | 849 |
| 1961 | 875 |
| 1960 | 1069 |
| 1959 | 1091 |
| 1958 | 926 |
| 1957 | 1084 |
| 1956 | 1081 |
| 1955 | 935 |
| 1954 | 1008 |
| 1953 | 1144 |
| 1952 | 1250 |
| 1951 | 1548 |
| 1950 | 1428 |
| 1948 | 1371 |
| 1946 | 1139 |
| 1945 | 1002 |
| 1944 | 1268 |
| 1943 | 940 |
| 1942 | 1517 |
| 1940 | 1464 |
| 1938 | 1328 |
| 1932 | 1559 |
Chart position per state (table view)
| State | Rank |
|---|---|
| Nebraska | 29 |
| Montana | 52 |
| Oklahoma | 71 |
| North Dakota | 71 |
| Tennessee | 72 |
| Alabama | 80 |
| West Virginia | 80 |
| Missouri | 81 |
| Iowa | 83 |
| Arkansas | 84 |
| South Dakota | 95 |
| Idaho | 97 |
| Maine | 102 |
| Vermont | 103 |
| Kentucky | 113 |
| Alaska | 113 |
| Ohio | 115 |
| Wisconsin | 125 |
| Georgia | 131 |
| Minnesota | 132 |
| Utah | 140 |
| Virginia | 142 |
| South Carolina | 144 |
| North Carolina | 145 |
| Washington | 147 |
| Michigan | 148 |
| Mississippi | 152 |
| Kansas | 152 |
| Indiana | 153 |
| Colorado | 161 |
| Louisiana | 163 |
| Nevada | 173 |
| Arizona | 184 |
| Texas | 186 |
| Oregon | 191 |
| Illinois | 192 |
| Pennsylvania | 196 |
| Delaware | 206 |
| Maryland | 227 |
| New Hampshire | 238 |
| Florida | 260 |
| Connecticut | 282 |
| California | 360 |
| New Mexico | 367 |
| Massachusetts | 383 |
| New York | 603 |
| New Jersey | 663 |
Even more about Barrett
These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.
Is Barrett a common or unique name?
By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.What is the number of syllables for the name Barrett?
2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.Pronunciation
BAIR-et · /ˈbærət/
Around the world
No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.
Spellings and nicknames
- Barret — Single-t spelling of the same surname name
- Barrette — A rare spelling borrowed from the hair-clip word
Nicknames: BearRett
Famous bearers
- Barrett Foa — Actor known for NCIS: Los Angeles (b. 1977) Contemporary
Style
Surname
Why parents choose it
Barrett fits the current taste for sturdy surname names with built-in nicknames like Bear, and it is still rising rather than played out.
Worth knowing
- Spelling varies between Barrett, Barret and the double-r double-t original
- Often misheard as Garrett or Bennett
